The 2015 Lincoln Navigator will start at $62,475, seriously undercutting the $71,695 2015 Cadillac Escalade. The new Nav's also looking at 9,000 pounds of towing capacity with the only engine option: a 3.5 EcoBoost V6. Did I hear you say "Maybe I could get used to that cheese-slicer face?"

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The Navigator's twin-turbo direct-injection EcoBoost engine will make 380 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft. of torque. Running gear is a new six-speed SelectShift transmission and 4.10 axle with no limited-slip.

Stepping up from the base, MSRP for 4x2 models equipped with the Reserve Package is $69,975, $72,900 in 4x4.

The long wheelbase Lincoln Navigator L will also be available as 2WD or 4WD. That one's got a 131-inch wheelbase (versus 119 inches for the standard wheelbase) and a total length of 222.3 inches (versus 208.4 inches). Pricing on the big one starts at $64,640 for the 4x2 version and $68,215 for the 4x4 version.

For comparison, the 2015 Cadillac Escalade will run from $71,695 to $92,840, with Standard, Luxury, and Premium trims. The long wheelbase Escalade ESV starts at $75,690.